10th C. – Round Tower, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
The round tower of the abbey founded in the 10th century, around 980, is still standing although without its cap (conical roof).
10th C. – West Cross, Monasterboice, Co. Louth
The so-called west cross stands near the base of the round tower. Not as celebrated as the south cross, it is around 7 metres high but some of its panels are illegible and damaged.
1142 – Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth
Mellifont was the first Cistercian monastery to be established in Ireland. Founded in 1142 by St. Malachy, the monastery was consecrated in 1157 at a great national synod attended by seventeen bishops and the High King.
1180c. – St. Mochta’s House, Louth, Co. Louth
St Mochta was a disciple of St Patrick, who established his abbey in Louth around 528, and also built an this stone house nearby,
1200 – King John’s Castle, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Known as King John’s Castle because it was allegedly founded by King John who stayed here briefly in 1210, the castle was more likely founded by Hugh de Lacy some years before.
1206 – Abbey of St. Mary d’Urso, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Known as the Old Abbey or the Hospital of St. Mary d’Urso, the correct title for this site is the Abbey of St.
1224 – Dominican Friary, Drogheda, Co. Louth
The Magdalene Tower was the belfry tower of the once extensive Dominican Friary founded here about 1224 by Lucas de Netterville,
1260s – Castle Roche, Co. Louth
Castle Roche is one of the lesser known but more dramatic Norman Castles in Ireland. Sited on a rocky hilltop, the castle controlled a pass into Armagh.
1280c – St Laurence Gate, Drogheda, Co. Louth
St. Laurence Gate is a well preserved example of a 13th Century Barbican. Named after the ancient priory of St. Laurence which stood outside the Gate on the site of the Cord Cemetery.
1334 – Town Walls, Drogheda, Co. Louth
The walled area of medieval Drogheda enclosed 113 acres making it one of the largest walled towns in medieval Ireland. The walls were completed in 1334.
